Vasseur gives his verdict on Hamilton’s drive in Melbourne

Ferrari team principal Fred Vasseur has praised Lewis Hamilton’s strong performance at the Australian Grand Prix, where the seven-time world champion finished fourth. Despite a disappointing qualifying session where he started seventh, Hamilton delivered an impressive race pace, contending for the podium until the closing stages. Vasseur emphasized the need to view performance consistency in context, acknowledging that while Saturday was difficult, the team's Sunday execution was a significant improvement. As Hamilton enters his second season with Ferrari, he appears more comfortable with the 2026 car regulations compared to the previous generation. With both Hamilton and Charles Leclerc performing well, Vasseur is focused on continuous development across the chassis, engine, and strategy as Ferrari aims to challenge Mercedes for the championship.